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ATTENTION: Electronic cigarette smokers, your safety might be at risk

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Alternative to tobacco can be more damaging to one’s life, cases of E-Cigarette explosions are surfacing.

Reported incidents regarding E-cigarette exploding is firing up all over news.

Danger associated with e-cigarettes have become more common as the devices, which work by heating liquid with nicotine and turning it into vapor to be inhaled.

Travis Nummerdor, an e-cigarette user warned the public by posting photos of himself after getting burned by his e-cigar after it had caught up on fire, he experienced degree burns on his mouth and tongue, one case reported with a burned leg after the device continuously heats in his pocket and exploded.

Other incidents have seen homes and cars worth thousands of money destroyed because of malfunctioning devices.

Most e-cigarette accidents occur while the device is being charged after the battery becomes overheated.

While many studies have said that electronic cigarettes are safer than their traditional tobacco counterparts, debate continues about their long-term effects.

These are some useful tips to avoid possible dangers:
- Charge the device on a flat, solid and stable surface
- Keep the device away from flammable or combustible materials when charging
- Never leave the device on a bed or close to soft furnishings, or in a cluttered space
- Don’t exceed the recommended charging time, or leave unattended for any significant length of time
- Don’t buy cheap, unbranded chargers and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.